High school launches ‘calm room’ to help students’ mental health

Rather than sending students home for headaches and other ailments, the school gave stressed students a 20-to-30-minute break, and they were able to return to class.

The Healing: Black men yoga takes shape to combat mental health

Tristan Lewis and Andrew Smith started The Healing, a nonprofit aiming to promote mental health and wellness among Black men.

‘Black Minds Matter’: Focusing on mental health and African Americans in February

This year’s theme for Black History Month, “Black Health and Wellness,” is more important than ever during the pandemic, but many advocates say it’s also meant to call attention to the growing mental health issues many Black Americans face.

Experts, survivors discuss suicide, mental health on Good Day Philadelphia

With countless shocking and sad headlines over the past few weeks, it's time we talk open and honestly about our mental health. Good Day Philadelphia did just that Wednesday morning.

When to go to the emergency room for mental health help?
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Dr. Mike Cirigliano joins Good Day Philadelphia to discuss how to get mental health help in an emergency situation.

Suicide attempt survivors discuss their journeys
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Jordan Burnham, Kevin Hines, and Dr. Argie Allen-Wilson join Good Day Philadelphia to discuss the impact of suicide and the stigma of mental health.

Mother's tragic tale: Husband dies of COVID-19, their son dies by suicide due to guilt

Stephanie Reyes was well aware her son was depressed. She tried repeatedly to get him into counseling, but she says everyone she turned to was booked months in advance.

As childhood COVID cases rise, anxious parents seek answers, advice

New data show kids are being hospitalized for COVID at an alarming rate. It’s news that is making many parents anxious. A local pediatrician answers questions and gives advice for parents.

Suicide hotline transitioning to 3-digit number: 988

People in crisis and those trying to help them will have a new three-digit phone number, 988, to reach the national suicide prevention network starting in July.

Senators question Instagram CEO about app's potential harm to young users

Adam Mosseri is testifying Wednesday at a Senate hearing as Facebook, whose parent now is named Meta Platforms, has been roiled by public and political outrage over the disclosures by former Facebook employee Frances Haugen.

COVID-related stress weighs heavily on Gen Z

Among Americans in Gen Z, 46% said the pandemic has made it harder to pursue their education or career goals.

Situation at Everson Griffen's home resolves peacefully after apparent mental health incident

A situation at the home of Minnesota Vikings defensive end Everson Griffin has ended peacefully after an apparent mental health incident led to a response by local police and team staff.

Wildland firefighter, his dog take 3,700-mile bike ride to overcome mental health struggles

Wildland firefighter Kevin Conley Jr. and his dog Rocky are on a cross-country trip to improve mental clarity, and most importantly, mental health. One of the eight states he stopped in was Arizona.

Rowan University students rally to raise awareness for mental health
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Rowan University students are mourning the loss of a 19-year-old friend and classmate who they say died by suicide last week. Monday night, students rallied on campus to raise awareness of the mental health crisis and ask for more resources.